Very well may be the best sushi restaurant I've ever been to...I'm trying to think of other places I've been to that checks this many boxes... most places get a few things right, but this place gets nearly all of them
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Joseph Pauley
The kindest couple owns this restaurant. It is the best sushi I have had anywhere.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Aaliyah T
Great staff, they are very friendly. Had one of the sushi combo dinners and a side order of friend rice. The rice was great, I do NOT recommended the sushi. Does not taste remotely fresh.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 1
Service: 5
Frida's Studio Floral Design
One of my favorites during the last 24 years. I love this place's ambiance, food and people. Tanukis is one of our restaurant gems in Sierra Vista, the "must enjoy" if you are coming thiscway!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Liz W.
Three of us dined here mid week.staff was friendy. Front dining was full and noisy. Seated in back with alot of knic knacs. Table and chairs are bolted to the ground. It seems they might have been outdoor tables and then enclosed.Food was okay. Nothing spectacular. Appetizer special of 1/2 of 3 rolls was disappointing. Person orderd 3 rolls but wasnt impressed by freshness or presentation of soft crab roll.Miso didn't arrive until entrees.Will probably try somewhere else before spending $80 on dinner for 2 in SV. This place is closed Sunday & Monday and only open for dinner 4:30p-8:00p.
Sarah Robins
Best shrimp tempura I’ve had in the states. Did NOT expect to experience that in Sierra Vista. I knew it was gonna be good when I walked in and saw tchotchkes on the walls, soba in the menu, masago on my sushi, and an orange on my katsu curry plate…it has the feeling of real Japanese restaurant. They struggled a bit as the dinner rush grew, but I’ll be frank - I would happily drive from Phoenix to eat here again. Thanks guys
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Katsu Curry, Miso Soup, Sushi Rolls, Philadelphia Roll
Robert L.
Michiko makes Tanuki a surprising oasis in the middle of the desert. Sushi/sashimi is ALWAYS *wunderful*, a surprise you would not expect from a Sushi restaurant in Sierra Vista. If you like Sushi and have never been, Go. You'll enjoy it.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
J D.
For the love of sushi, I visited what is said to be the highest rated and best sushi in Sierra Vista. Maybe it is but it was not good for me. The Food. I ordered the Tempura Roll, the King Cobra Roll, Spring Rolls, and it came with a house salad. The Sprint Rolls and House Salad were a decent start. It was standard food fare. When the sushi arrived, I said "Ok...with some energy" because the King Cobra Roll looked like it might be really good. Nope: the unagi was mushy, slimy, and gritty. I ate one piece and I knew. At least the Tempura Roll was edible but it was bland. I only use soy sauce when I have sushi with no taste. I needed soy sauce and the sweet chili sauce from the spring rolls to give it some flavor. Also, the sushi was not cut fully so it unrolled as I grabbed a piece (unsharp knife or warm rice that sat on seaweed too long). $38 total. The Location. It's on the main strip in Sierra Vista. The Service. As stated by most reviewers, the owner and staff were warm and communicative. It was Friday night, it was packed, and I had to wait 15 mins to be seated. I am accustomed to clearing plates as we eat. At Tanuki, it appears as if plates are cleared after you finish with everything. Overall. If I am ever craving sushi again when I am in Sierra Vista, I might try it again but I would make some additions and subtractions to the rolls I order.
Mishiwa
We came here for my best friend's bday dinner and we were NOT disappointed! They have great sushi and the service is very personable. The owner talked with us for quite awhile and is a very sweet lady!If you're looking for great sushi, I'd definitely recommend Tanuki's!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Azstarael
We eat here whenever it's my turn to pick. The food is always excellent, fresh fish and crisp greens, I can't comment on the entrees because I always get Too Much sushi and never regret it.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Miso Soup, Sushi Rolls, Sashimi Platter Chef Choice, Scallop, Tuna, Octopus, Spicy Salmon Roll
Place could use a major update, staff is nice but clueless about Japanese fare. The hibachi guys are undertrained and not very entertaining.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Cookie Cookie
I will miss this restaurant. They made being away from home not as hard. The employeea are beyond kind
Sheena Woolwich
We love going to Tanuki. We have eaten there several times. Service is always friendly. We especially enjoy the sushi rolls (although we do wish we could order sushi to go). They have delicious food and the Las Vegas roll is my favorite. The miso soup is always comforting and delicious as well.
Love this place! They have excellent green tea and excellent food. They never disappoint.The owner is so friendly. She regularly checks on her patrons to make sure everything is excellent.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Teriyaki Chicken and Tempura, Miso Soup, Gyoza, Spicy Tuna Roll, Salad, California Roll
Erik R.
100% best Sushi in Southern Arizona!! Enjoy everything about it! The owner is very kind!
Very well may be the best sushi restaurant I've ever been to...I'm trying to think of other places I've been to that checks this many boxes... most places get a few things right, but this place gets nearly all of them
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The kindest couple owns this restaurant. It is the best sushi I have had anywhere.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great staff, they are very friendly. Had one of the sushi combo dinners and a side order of friend rice. The rice was great, I do NOT recommended the sushi. Does not taste remotely fresh.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 1
Service: 5
One of my favorites during the last 24 years. I love this place's ambiance, food and people. Tanukis is one of our restaurant gems in Sierra Vista, the "must enjoy" if you are coming thiscway!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Three of us dined here mid week.staff was friendy. Front dining was full and noisy. Seated in back with alot of knic knacs. Table and chairs are bolted to the ground. It seems they might have been outdoor tables and then enclosed.Food was okay. Nothing spectacular. Appetizer special of 1/2 of 3 rolls was disappointing. Person orderd 3 rolls but wasnt impressed by freshness or presentation of soft crab roll.Miso didn't arrive until entrees.Will probably try somewhere else before spending $80 on dinner for 2 in SV. This place is closed Sunday & Monday and only open for dinner 4:30p-8:00p.
Best shrimp tempura I’ve had in the states. Did NOT expect to experience that in Sierra Vista. I knew it was gonna be good when I walked in and saw tchotchkes on the walls, soba in the menu, masago on my sushi, and an orange on my katsu curry plate…it has the feeling of real Japanese restaurant. They struggled a bit as the dinner rush grew, but I’ll be frank - I would happily drive from Phoenix to eat here again. Thanks guys
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Katsu Curry, Miso Soup, Sushi Rolls, Philadelphia Roll
Michiko makes Tanuki a surprising oasis in the middle of the desert. Sushi/sashimi is ALWAYS *wunderful*, a surprise you would not expect from a Sushi restaurant in Sierra Vista. If you like Sushi and have never been, Go. You'll enjoy it.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
For the love of sushi, I visited what is said to be the highest rated and best sushi in Sierra Vista. Maybe it is but it was not good for me. The Food. I ordered the Tempura Roll, the King Cobra Roll, Spring Rolls, and it came with a house salad. The Sprint Rolls and House Salad were a decent start. It was standard food fare. When the sushi arrived, I said "Ok...with some energy" because the King Cobra Roll looked like it might be really good. Nope: the unagi was mushy, slimy, and gritty. I ate one piece and I knew. At least the Tempura Roll was edible but it was bland. I only use soy sauce when I have sushi with no taste. I needed soy sauce and the sweet chili sauce from the spring rolls to give it some flavor. Also, the sushi was not cut fully so it unrolled as I grabbed a piece (unsharp knife or warm rice that sat on seaweed too long). $38 total. The Location. It's on the main strip in Sierra Vista. The Service. As stated by most reviewers, the owner and staff were warm and communicative. It was Friday night, it was packed, and I had to wait 15 mins to be seated. I am accustomed to clearing plates as we eat. At Tanuki, it appears as if plates are cleared after you finish with everything. Overall. If I am ever craving sushi again when I am in Sierra Vista, I might try it again but I would make some additions and subtractions to the rolls I order.
We came here for my best friend's bday dinner and we were NOT disappointed! They have great sushi and the service is very personable. The owner talked with us for quite awhile and is a very sweet lady!If you're looking for great sushi, I'd definitely recommend Tanuki's!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We eat here whenever it's my turn to pick. The food is always excellent, fresh fish and crisp greens, I can't comment on the entrees because I always get Too Much sushi and never regret it.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Miso Soup, Sushi Rolls, Sashimi Platter Chef Choice, Scallop, Tuna, Octopus, Spicy Salmon Roll
Restaurantji Recommends
Place could use a major update, staff is nice but clueless about Japanese fare. The hibachi guys are undertrained and not very entertaining.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
I will miss this restaurant. They made being away from home not as hard. The employeea are beyond kind
We love going to Tanuki. We have eaten there several times. Service is always friendly. We especially enjoy the sushi rolls (although we do wish we could order sushi to go). They have delicious food and the Las Vegas roll is my favorite. The miso soup is always comforting and delicious as well.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Teriyaki Chicken and Tempura, Miso Soup, Sushi Rolls, Chicken Teriyaki
Love this place! They have excellent green tea and excellent food. They never disappoint.The owner is so friendly. She regularly checks on her patrons to make sure everything is excellent.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Teriyaki Chicken and Tempura, Miso Soup, Gyoza, Spicy Tuna Roll, Salad, California Roll
100% best Sushi in Southern Arizona!! Enjoy everything about it! The owner is very kind!